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Workplace discrimination: Complete guide
Workplace discrimination: Complete guide

Published on 16/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Discrimination in the workplace occurs when certain prejudices happen in the workplace that centres around the nine protected characteristics. The Equality Act 2020 outlines nine characteristics a person may have that are protected by law if you were to experience discrimination. 

Workplace discrimination: Complete guide
What is compassionate or bereavement leave?
What is compassionate or bereavement leave?

Published on 08/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

It is human nature to try and support others through emotionally difficult times. However, what happens when bereavement or a gravely unexpected personal problem coincides with an employee’s work responsibilities?

What is compassionate or bereavement leave?
How to prove constructive dismissal?
How to prove constructive dismissal?

Published on 19/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Do you feel that your position has become untenable? Is this due to mistreatment or inaction by your employer? If so, then you may be liable for a constructive dismissal claim. 

How to prove constructive dismissal?
Furlough – Most frequently asked questions answered!
Furlough – Most frequently asked questions answered!

Published on 16/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

As the back-to-work strategy goes into action along with the ease of lockdown, you may be wondering what this means for those on furlough.Guide on everything you need to know about the rules and regulations of The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Furlough – Most frequently asked questions answered!
Unfair Dismissal: The Ultimate Guide
Unfair Dismissal: The Ultimate Guide

Published on 06/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Worried that you have been unjustly treated and want to know your rights? Then read on for everything you need to know about unfair dismissal.

Unfair Dismissal: The Ultimate Guide
Unfair dismissal: How much compensation can you get?
Unfair dismissal: How much compensation can you get?

Published on 02/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Have you found yourself in a position where you were wrongfully accused of something or unfairly dismissed from your job? If you or a loved one needed to claim for unfair dismissal, would you know what to do? Would you know where to start?

Unfair dismissal: How much compensation can you get?
Gross misconduct: The rhymes & reasons
Gross misconduct: The rhymes & reasons

Published on 20/05/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Many people may have heard the term gross misconduct or may even know someone dismissed for this reason. This topic is so vast and varied...

Gross misconduct: The rhymes & reasons
Summary Dismissal – An employer’s rights!
Summary Dismissal – An employer’s rights!

Published on 17/05/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Summary dismissal is the immediate or 'instant' termination of an employee's contract due to their behaviour or actions. It can be done...

Summary Dismissal – An employer’s rights!
Constructive dismissal – The essential guide
Constructive dismissal – The essential guide

Published on 07/05/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Constructive dismissal is when an employee is forced to resign from their role due to the actions, or inactions, of their employer.

Constructive dismissal – The essential guide
Settlement Agreement: Should You Accept or Negotiate?
Settlement Agreement: Should You Accept or Negotiate?

Published on 06/05/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

A settlement agreement is simply a contract put in place to stop employees from instigating claims against their employers. These can often be referred to as termination agreements, gagging clauses or, with the more colloquial term, ‘a golden goodbye’!

Settlement Agreement: Should You Accept or Negotiate?
Can you get fired discussing politics at work?
Can you get fired discussing politics at work?

Published on 23/01/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

Religion, abortion, sex-life or politics: these are just a few taboo subjects that we should steer clear of at work. Should we though? Is political talk...

Can you get fired discussing politics at work?

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